Goodbye Derek

28 thoughts on “Goodbye Derek”

1. Daisy Chainsaw May 13, 2015 at 12:11 pm

   Sad news. I was only reading about him at the weekend. 67 is no age.

   Condolences to his family and friends.
2. Conor C May 13, 2015 at 12:12 pm

   RIP Derek, great man to listen to on the radio.
3. newsjustin May 13, 2015 at 12:16 pm

   That’s terrible news. He had a great presence on the radio (TV too, but especially radio). Gave off a great warm, gentle air. RIP
4. Nigel May 13, 2015 at 12:16 pm

   Aw, that’s a shame. I always liked Derek. Condolences to family and friends.
5. Mick May 13, 2015 at 12:24 pm

   Loved his fishing, met him a few times over the years. An absolute gent.
6. Sheila May 13, 2015 at 12:27 pm

   Thats sad.

   I remember him from Live at 3 and that charades show he did with Twink from my childhood.
   1. Mani May 13, 2015 at 12:54 pm

      Did your parents not think to ask how they got into the house?
      1. Sheila May 13, 2015 at 10:22 pm

         Inappropriate. But I gotta smile at that.
   2. John E. Bravo May 13, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      “Play the Game”.
7. don reilly May 13, 2015 at 12:29 pm

   : (
   1. yrtnuocecnareviled May 13, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.
8. DD May 13, 2015 at 12:33 pm

   Sad news. A gentleman. RIP
9. Isallimsaying May 13, 2015 at 12:45 pm

   http://www.rte.ie/radio/utils/radioplayer/rteradioweb.html#!rii=9%3A20777200%3A0%3A%3A
   He was a guest last Sunday’s on RTE’s Marian Finnucan. In great health by all accounts.
10. Warlords of Pez May 13, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    We will remember him :

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HORLaOSNHTs

    Lyrics :

    Derek Davis
    Derek Davis
    Derek Davis, in a pound-shop , with a basket, buying deodorant
    1. Gav D May 13, 2015 at 2:15 pm

       Literally the first thing I thought of. Cracking tune, for a lovely fella.
11. Corky Duke May 13, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Sad alright….was on Vicent Browne only a few weeks ago too. I remember form the afternoon show, live at 3 and Play the Game, hosted by Ronan Collins.
    RIP
12. Supercrazyprices May 13, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    He sounded in fine fettle on radio on Sunday.

    Nice man, RIP.
13. Urbanfrog May 13, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    Always brought a smile to my face, will be sadly missed.
14. Carolus Dran May 13, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    A nice man and an excellent broadcaster. What sad news.
15. Avon Barksdale May 13, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    Fond memories of throwing up Guinness onto his brogues out in the Harbour Bar smoking area one sunny Sunday while he was reading the paper. Didn’t make a big deal out of it, just left. A true legend, and the true face of school sick days off. Rest easy fella
16. Bacchus May 13, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    A very gifted broadcaster and an absolute gentleman. Always loved him on TT and radio for his wit and honesty. RIP.
17. Rob_G May 13, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    Ah, that’s sad news, wasn’t he on the radio just the other day?

    Much preferred Liveline during the summer when he took over.
18. Tá Frilly Keane May 13, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    One of the best RTE ever had

    Only they never knew it

    RIP Derek
    1. Bacchus May 13, 2015 at 2:02 pm

       Indeed. He would have been ideal for The late Late.
    2. scottser May 13, 2015 at 3:46 pm

       exactly this. i played live at 3 in the 90’s, he was a total gent and consumate professional. rip
       1. Tá Frilly Keane May 13, 2015 at 10:40 pm

          G’wan….
19. Parp May 13, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    I never did get that milk bottle..

    https://www.broadsheet.ie/2012/12/21/got-milk-bottle-winners/
20. B Hewson May 13, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    A gentleman. RIP

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